Top 8: BBQ, Soundgarden, Cherry Blossoms and Norah Jones

Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Need a date idea? Look no more. Here’s a list of your Top 8 things to do in the Seattle area this weekend.

1 – Pike Place Barbecue Competition
For the eighth year your favorite farmers market is going a little country as the trailer pits move in to slow-cook their saucy and delicious pork. Barbecue items will be judged in a competition and sandwiches will be sold all day.
When: Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Location: Pike Place Market

2 – The Posies
The long-standing institution of the Seattle music scene will play this show a few hours before heading to Spain to record their newest album. Expect every song from “Frosting on the Beater” and some of their new material soon to be recorded.
When: Saturday, 8 p.m.
Location: The Crocodile

3 – Soundgarden reunion show
Their first time getting back together since 1997, it was a secret to most until Thursday afternoon. There was a very short and fast online sale (password:dangersound) early this morning, though it might be worth checking back and at the door.
When: Friday, 7 p.m.
Location: Showbox at the Market

5 – “An Illiad”
The most classic of stories, retold. “An Iliad” draws from the original tale of Homer with Greek gods, heroes and the Trojan War and weaves in modern tales of war and revenge.
Time: Tuesday through Sunday until May 16, 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Location: Seattle Repertory Theatre

6 – Norah Jones
Winner of multiple Grammys, you might remember her best for her breakout 2002 single, “Don’t Know Why.” Noted mostly as contemporary jazz, her music has had country music influences.
When: Sunday, 8 p.m.
Location: Paramount Theatre

7 – Pink Martini
The 12-piece orchestral Portland band makes its return to Seattle. It’s jazzy music that crosses musical boundaries and has a worldly influence. Interesting fact about the band: Ari Shapiro of NPR makes vocal appearances on some of their tracks.
When: Friday 8 p.m.
Location: Benaroya Hall

8 – Conan O’Brien “Prohibited” Tour
News of this show’s announcement spread like wildfire on the Internet as the tour dates were announced with TeamCoco.com. They’re sold out, but maybe you can bribe a friend to give you their ticket.
When: Sunday and Monday 8 p.m.
Location: McCaw Hall, Seattle Center